By Nick Savage
The XFL Week 7 kicked off with the Seattle Sea Dragons taking on the Arlington Renegades. In a hard-fought battle, the Sea Dragons came out on top, winning 24-15. Despite their victory, the Sea Dragons remain in third place in the north division, with a record of 5-2. Ben DiNucci played well for the Renegades, throwing for 266 yards and one touchdown. The Renegades’ record now stands at 3-4.
Next up was the game between the San Antonio Brahmas and the Vegas Vipers. The Vipers won the game 26-12, with Jalan McClendon throwing for 264 yards and two touchdowns. The Vipers remain in fourth place in the north division, with a record of 2-5. The D.C. Defenders faced off against the Orlando Guardians in a thrilling match that came down to the wire. The Guardians, who had yet to win a game this season, emerged victorious with a 37-36 scoreline. Quinten Dormady had a standout performance for the Guardians, throwing for 328 yards and three touchdowns. The Defenders missed a last-second field goal that would have given them the win, sealing the Guardians’ first victory of the season. Despite their win, the Guardians remain in last place in the south division.
The final game of the week saw the St. Louis Battlehawks take on the Houston Roughnecks. The Battlehawks won the game 24-20, with AJ McCarron throwing for 222 yards and three touchdowns. The Battlehawks remain in second place in the north division, with a record of 5-2.
Looking ahead to Week 8, the Vegas Vipers will take on the St. Louis Battlehawks, while the Arlington Renegades will face off against the Orlando Guardians. The Houston Roughnecks will take on the San Antonio Brahmas, and the D.C. Defenders will go up against the Seattle Sea Dragons in what promises to be an exciting game.
But who should we wager on? It’s fortunate that you found Only Players. Here are DraftKings’ preliminary Week 8 odds. As you can see, the favorites to win are the Battlehawks, Renegades, Roughnecks, and Sea Dragons.
- Vegas Vipers +6.5 (+225) vs. St. Louis Battlehawks -6.5 (-265), O/U 46.5
- Arlington Renegades +1 (-105) vs. Orlando Guardians -1 (-115), O/U 42.5
- Houston Roughnecks -4.5 (-190) vs. San Antonio Brahmas +4.5 (+160), O/U 41
- D.C. Defenders +1 (+100) vs. Seattle Sea Dragons -1 (-120), O/U 48
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